Which point lies on the line described by the equation y + 8 = 4(x - 5)?
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Problem
Which point lies on the line described by the equation y + 8 = 4(x - 5)?
Step-by-step solution
Substitute each point into the equation $y + 8 = 4(x - 5)$. For point B, $(5, -8)$: $-8 + 8 = 4(5 - 5) \implies 0 = 4(0) \implies 0 = 0$. This is true.
Answer
B. (5, -8)